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BG08 JDJ

2008 Ford S-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,281 mi
Last recorded191,281 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JDJ
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 191,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 183,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 182,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 174,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 174,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 166,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 166,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 156,795 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 156,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play rear spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,227 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 104,185 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/side rear tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,464 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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BG08 JDJ is a 2008 Ford S-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 JDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 JDJ is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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